Sauer Compressors Equipment
Sauer WP5000 naval compressor
Vertical, water-cooled 4-stage naval HP compressors for surface vessels and submarines: WP5000 (up to 400 barg) and WP5500, certified to US Mil, UK NES and German BV.
Description
The Sauer 5000 series are vertical-type naval high-pressure compressors with a vertical crankshaft, four cylinders arranged radially around it and a directly coupled AC or DC motor on top. They suit all surface vessels and are available in a submarine version. The WP 5000 delivers 120–180 m³/h at 400 barg; the WP 5500 56–82 m³/h at 250 barg.
Key features
- Compact, shockproof design with minimal air- and structure-borne noise
- Full balancing of free inertial forces and moments
- Cooling water circuit designed for direct seawater cooling (50 bar)
- Dry liners, hermetic separation of oil, water and air spaces, no internal piping
- Valve check/change in 5 minutes; embarkable through an 800 mm passageway
- Tested and certified to US Mil, UK NES and German BV standards
Applications
High-pressure air on naval surface ships and submarines; a US Navy carrier fleet contract is cited.
Specifications
| Stages | 4 |
|---|---|
| Cylinders | 4 |
| Charging capacity (WP 5000 @ 400 barg) | 120 – 180 m³/h |
| Charging capacity (WP 5500 @ 250 barg) | 56 – 82 m³/h |
| Power required | 17.2 – 62.0 kW |
| Weight | 930 – 1,650 kg |
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